Austen Tayshus releases “Australiana” on iTunes
September 22, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Written in 1983 at a time when Aussies thought greenhouse gases were caused by beer and snags eaten in a garden shed, Australiana, the biggest selling Aussie single ever is now on the cybershelf. Read more
Isabelle Shapiro elected Mayor of Woollahra
September 21, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Isabelle Shapiro is the first-ever identifying Jewish woman to have been elected mayor of Woollahra, the Sydney municipality which includes some of the city’s most prestigious suburbs. Read more
Palestine: Clinton opens Alternatives to Two-State Solution
September 21, 2010 by David Singer
American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has publicly canvassed the possibility of considering alternative solutions on the future sovereignty of the West Bank as the current negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to create a new Arab state between Israel and Jordan – the so called “two-state solution” – continue to go nowhere.
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Getting to know you
September 21, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Leader of the NSW Opposition Barry O’Farrell has visited The Jewish House in Sydney. Read more
J-Wire launches sports service
September 20, 2010 by J-Wire
J-Wire has introduced a separate stand alone web site to showcase Australian and New Zealand Jewish sport. Read more
Flotilla funds meeting flounders
September 20, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A public meeting to raise funds and support for the Kia Ora Gaza group’s flotilla campaign has ended in a debacle. Read more
Complaint against Mike Carlton dismissed
September 19, 2010 by Agencies
Judy Maynard took offence at two articles written by Sydney Morning Herald columnist Mike Carlton on June 12 and 19 and registered a complaint with the Press Council. The complaint has been dismissed. Read more
European Union Ambassador talks to the CJF
September 19, 2010 by J-Wire
Canberra’s Capital Jewish Forum was recently addressed by EU Ambassador David Daly on “The EU as an International Partner for Australia”. Read more
The Shofar vs. the Vuvuzela
September 17, 2010 by J-Wire
We are almost at the end of the first ten special days of the new year that conclude with Yom Kippur. Read more
What really counts?
September 16, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
Odile Faludi on the spirit of MAIGS Read more
More dreams than memories
September 16, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
Amy Meyer, aged 19, winner of the Maccabi NSW Nahum Opit Memorial Trophy Junior Sportswoman of the Year and Mick Brandon Sportswoman of the Year has been thrilled by the news of her double success. Read more
David Sofaer – A Tennis Pro in the making
September 16, 2010 by Odile Faludi - Maccabi NSW
David Sofaer – Joint winner of the Leo Kellerman, Junior Sportsman of the Year Award – Maccabi NSW Awards event. Read more
Star physicist awarded science prize
September 16, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Bryan Gaensler, Young Australian of the Year in 1999, is one of this year’s prize-winners in the NSW Scientist of the Year Awards. Read more
Yom Kippur overflow service…to Monday!
September 14, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
Victoria’s South East Water was set to switch off supply on Erev Yom Kippur to the Elsternwick area…until the Jewish Community Council of Victoria intervened. Read more
Close call for Chabad House
September 14, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The original Chabad House has not survived the Christchurch earthquake…but its replacement is now fully operational. Read more
Davening for the Dogs
September 13, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
As his players spend Saturday finalising preparations for the AFL preliminary finals, the Western Bulldogs president will be davening in Shul hopeful for a victory. Read more
A Rosh Hashana Message from President Peres
Message from the President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, to the Jewish Communities in the Diaspora on the occasion of the Jewish New Year 5771 Read more
Green light for Chabad in Christchurch
September 12, 2010 by Agencies
Chabad House has survived the Christchurch earthquake and has reopened. Read more
It just gets better
September 12, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Iconic legal advocate Professor Alan Dershowitz will be joined in dialogue at next month’s Sydney public meeting by the Sydney Morning Herald’s Political Editor, Peter Hartcher. Read more
New home-grown musical opening this week
September 12, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
A brand new musical will open at Sydney’s Parade theatre this week…the brainchild of one of Sydney’s Jewish showbiz personalities. Read more
Dreyfus appointed Cabinet Secretary
September 11, 2010 by J-Wire Staff
Mark Dreyfus, the Federal Labour M.P. for the Melbourne seat of Isaacs, has been a appointed Cabinet Secretary in Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s new government. Read more
300 Children Celebrate 5771
September 11, 2010 by Agencies
JCA, Emanuel School, Academy Board of Jewish Education and Mount Sinai College hosted a Rosh Hashana event for over 300 children. Read more
Palestine: Jew Haters – Like Koran Burners – Cannot be Condoned
September 11, 2010 by David Singer
It did not take very long for the Palestinian Authority to make its unequivocal rejection of a Jewish State crystal clear following the pomp and circumstance of resumed negotiations between it and Israel in Washington last week. Read more
Yom Kippur – free service for the young
Following the success of its Rosh Hashana initiative, Young Adult Chabad is offering a full Yom Kippur service for the younger members of Sydney’s Jewish community…at no charge. Read more
Rosh Hashana message from Rabbi Gourarie
September 8, 2010 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
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Sir Nicholas Stern at Dunera anniversary
September 8, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
The man dubbed as “the rock star of climate change”, Sir Nicholas Stern, is the son of a Dunera boy…and he has attended the 70th anniversary functions of the Dunera Association.
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Exclusive youth service at Chabad
September 8, 2010 by J-Wire
Sydney’s Young Adult Chabad will hold free Jewish New Year Services exclusively for the younger members of the community…believed to be a first-ever. Read more
Sep-12 6:05p.m. ABC Radio National: Rachael Kohn Presents….
September 7, 2010 by J-Wire
THE SPIRIT OF THINGS: JEWISH BUSKER IN GERMANY Read more
Sep-15 7:10p.m. ABC-Radio: Rachael Kohn presents…Encounter
September 7, 2010 by J-Wire
Everything is Divine – The Mystical Vision of the Baal Shem Tov
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Sep-12 07:10a.m. ABC Radio National: Rachael Kohn presents…..
September 7, 2010 by J-Wire
Everything is Divine – The Mystical Vision of the Baal Shem Tov Read more
